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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.71, 1,090.08 and 293.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.71, 1,090.08 and 293.57 is: 440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.71 : 1,090.08 = 293.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.71/1,090.08 = 293.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.71x = 1,090.08 × 293.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.71x = 320,014.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,014.79/726.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.36

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